3 Margaritas: Creating an Authentic Mexican Experience with Respect to History

When 3 Margaritas decided to move to a prominent location in the historic Kittredge Building on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver, Esteban Murguia, co-owner of 3 Margaritas, wanted to bring a taste of Mexico to the area. The location was ideal for this since the space had originally served as the lobby for the Paramount Theater and still had ornate Art Deco detailing and a beautiful terrazzo floor from past days. 

Local design firm re:architecture was chosen to create a contemporary Mexican restaurant experience for more than 200 guests that respected the historic character of the building. Rick Epstein, founder and principal of re:architecture, brought more than 25 years of architecture, urban design, and master planning experience to provide a well-rounded and integrated perspective to the project.

The goal for the team was to celebrate the historic character of the space, while bringing a modern Mexican dining experience to patrons. The interior concept was brought to life…